Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM): Tenure-Track Professor position in Analytical Chemistry

The department of chemistry at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is seeking applications for a Tenure-Track Professor position in Analytical Chemistry. Applications from all fields of analytical chemistry will be considered, but specialized areas of applications to the environment, materials or biological systems will be considered a major asset. The candidate, the candidate must present a research program, focused in the field of analytical chemistry.

The department of chemistry has currently over twenty faculty members with active research groups working in important niches of chemistry and biochemistry. The chemistry department offers numerous programs at all three university levels of study and houses two UQAM strategic research chairs, two research-innovation chairs and two Canada Research Chairs. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to use the facilities of the our two multi-disciplinary research centers, NanoQAM (http://www.nanoqam.uqam.ca) and CERMO-FC (http://www.cermofc.uqam.ca/). For more information on our department, please visit: https://chimie.uqam.ca/.

QUALIFICATIONS and RESPONSABILITIES:

• PhD in Analytical or Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Post-doctoral training and a recognized expertise in analytical or bioanalytical chemistry
• Strong record of research and publication productivity
• Ability to teach analytical chemistry
• Capacity to establish and maintain an innovative and strong externally-funded research program
• Undergraduate and graduate level teaching
• MSc. and Ph.D. student supervision and mentorship
• Active participation in Departmental and University committees,
• Proficiency in written and spoken French. Non-French speaking individuals must demonstrate their willingness and capacity to learn French (supported by the University).

PROPOSED START DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The Université du Québec à Montréal subscribes to an employment equity program. As such, it invites women, aboriginals, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the position to be nominated. We encourage those who identify with one or another of these groups to complete the Identification Questionnaire and attach it to their application file.

We encourage all candidates, all qualified candidates to apply; priority will be given to Canadians, as well as to residents, permanent residents.

Interested candidates must submit their application package assembled in a single PDF file consisting of (i) a cover letter, (ii) a detailed curriculum vitae, (iii) a 5-page research proposal, (iv) a start-up budget (1 page), and (v) a statement on teaching philosophy and interests (1 page). The complete file and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by the referrees) must be received in electronic form BEFORE NOVEMBER 1st, 2019, 5 pm at:

Prof. Lekha SlenoChair of the Selection Committee
Department of Chemistry, Université du Québec à Montréal
PO Box 8888, Downtown Station
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3P8
Email: chimieanalytique@uqam.ca